Deriving color palettes from found imagery is not a new idea, at least for most professional designers.

So, what else is new?

Technology assistance in color hunting is now just seconds away.

Not too long ago, I posted Floor Tile Design - a very simple solution to discovering a useable palette using environmental observations, such as a photograph. Here's a new twist...

There are free web services that can do all the heavy lifting for you when you are looking for color inspiration. All you need to do is pick a favorite photograph or other reference... and wait (seconds).

Let me make it simple for you. Start here:

Color Palette Generator

Color Hunter

Enjoy.